PART TWO
Goddess Circles: Connection and Personal Growth for all genders
3rd January - 28th March 2021, Sundays 7:30-9:30pm GMT (see dates below)
Join us to explore the wisdom of the 10 Goddesses from Part 2 of Yoni Shakti
Each circle will be devoted to one Wisdom Goddess, or 'Mahavidya'
Our journey will involve connecting with the energies and wisdom of the Mahavidyas, and their relationship to the spiritual powers of the Siddhis (e.g. menarche, orgasm, lactating, birth, menopause) that embody a woman’s lifespan.
Inspired by the book ‘Yoni Shakti: A Woman’s Guide to Power and Freedom’, by Uma Dinsmore Tuli PhD
Benefits of Goddess circles
By exploring and celebrating the different Goddess’ energies, these circles will deeply nourish all layers of self, offering opportunities for reflection which may lead to integrating parts of you that have previously felt disconnected. Circles, create a kinship without judgement which can provide support like no other - here we can safely replenish our resources by embracing and sharing wisdom and offering support within a sacred circle.
What will we do in circle
We will incorporate readings from Yoni Shakti, and poetry readings from other authors; there will be music & voice work, rituals, yoga, embodiment practises & personal sharings. Our practices derive from a variety of lineages including yoga, tantra, sexological bodywork, breathwork, psychology and women’s work.
All are welcome
Circles are open to all genders, as we want to honour and celebrate the divine feminine/yin/receptive energies in all of us. We desire this work to be accessible and inclusive, if there is anything we can do to support you in joining, please contact Anna or Emerald.
By exploring and celebrating the different Goddess’ energies, these circles will deeply nourish all layers of self, offering opportunities for reflection which may lead to integrating parts of you that have previously felt disconnected. Circles, create a kinship without judgement which can provide support like no other - here we can safely replenish our resources by embracing and sharing wisdom and offering support within a sacred circle.
What will we do in circle
We will incorporate readings from Yoni Shakti, and poetry readings from other authors; there will be music & voice work, rituals, yoga, embodiment practises & personal sharings. Our practices derive from a variety of lineages including yoga, tantra, sexological bodywork, breathwork, psychology and women’s work.
All are welcome
Circles are open to all genders, as we want to honour and celebrate the divine feminine/yin/receptive energies in all of us. We desire this work to be accessible and inclusive, if there is anything we can do to support you in joining, please contact Anna or Emerald.
“The highest spiritual truth is that reality is One. That reality, when personified as the Divine Mother, expresses itself in countless ways.” Devadatta Kali
DATES
Sundays 19:30-21:30 GMT, entry closes promptly at 19:35 (strict). Recordings are not available due to the sensitive nature of the work.
You are welcome to read the Goddess chapter weekly from Yoni Shakti, though this is not at all essential [Yoni Shakti book pages]
PRICES
Early Bird Discount - 10 Goddess Circles £120 / Drop in £15 (book by December 6th 2020)
Regular Price - 10 Goddess Circles £150 / Drop in £18
50% discount - BIPOC or have been significantly financially affected by 2020
Sundays 19:30-21:30 GMT, entry closes promptly at 19:35 (strict). Recordings are not available due to the sensitive nature of the work.
You are welcome to read the Goddess chapter weekly from Yoni Shakti, though this is not at all essential [Yoni Shakti book pages]
- 3rd January - Kali - Chief of the Mahavidyas and destroyer of evil forces [Page x-y]
- 10th January - Tara - known as She Who Brings Forth Life, The Great Compassionate Mother, and the Embodiment of Wisdom, and the Great Protectress
- 17th January - Sodasi (aka Lalita) - considered equal to Kali and Tara in granting liberation to the sincere devotee
- 24th January - Kamalatmika - Lotus Goddess of Delight who brings inner and outer prosperity
- 31st January - Matangi - the Tantric form of Sarasvati, the goddess of music and learning, who governs speech, music, knowledge and the arts
- 7th February - Bhuvaneshvari - rules over the universe and is the creator and sustainer of the world
- 28th February - Chinnamasta
- 7th March - Bagalamukhi
- 21st March- Bhairavi
- 28th March - Dhumavati
PRICES
Early Bird Discount - 10 Goddess Circles £120 / Drop in £15 (book by December 6th 2020)
Regular Price - 10 Goddess Circles £150 / Drop in £18
50% discount - BIPOC or have been significantly financially affected by 2020
WHAT YOU WILL NEED FOR EACH CIRCLE
- Wear comfortable clothing
- A yoga mat or space to lie down as well as for movement
- A journal and pen
- Altar contents: this will be emailed closer to the event
- A blanket, pillows, cushions
- A candle & matches
YOUR HOSTS
Anna and Emerald first met when Emerald attended Anna’s yoga classes three years ago, and there was an instant connection...
Anna and Emerald first met when Emerald attended Anna’s yoga classes three years ago, and there was an instant connection...
Anna
With over 20 years of yogic practice & healing and over 6 years of teaching yoga, Anna Holland (E-RYT-500hrs) teaches from a deeply intuitive place, drawing on a lifetime of body work, inquiry and healing. She empowers people who lead busy lives with tools to regain their balance, energy, focus and explore their lighter side. Anna teaches yoga, support’s Women holistically through the Well Woman healing movement (Shakti Yoga, Pelvic Health & Womb Stories) and offers Sound Therapy all from her home studio in her garden in SW London. She also holds retreats in the UK and globally - welcoming all on board to embark on their yoga journey. Anna is indebted to all her teachers, yoga and otherwise, who have shared their wisdom. She is grateful to her family, friends and students who have nourished her along the way and created a wholesome community of health with warmth, joy, laughter and tears.
With over 20 years of yogic practice & healing and over 6 years of teaching yoga, Anna Holland (E-RYT-500hrs) teaches from a deeply intuitive place, drawing on a lifetime of body work, inquiry and healing. She empowers people who lead busy lives with tools to regain their balance, energy, focus and explore their lighter side. Anna teaches yoga, support’s Women holistically through the Well Woman healing movement (Shakti Yoga, Pelvic Health & Womb Stories) and offers Sound Therapy all from her home studio in her garden in SW London. She also holds retreats in the UK and globally - welcoming all on board to embark on their yoga journey. Anna is indebted to all her teachers, yoga and otherwise, who have shared their wisdom. She is grateful to her family, friends and students who have nourished her along the way and created a wholesome community of health with warmth, joy, laughter and tears.
Emerald
Emerald’s calling is to support all beings to embody radical self-acceptance and self-expression. She believes if we live from a place of listening to our body’s wisdom and truth, knowing our own boundaries plus having the courage to speak them, we can open the doors to living a more meaningful life, remembering who we really are. Using deep personal inquiry through sexuality as a conduit to this transformational work, she works as a sacred sexuality educator and conscious kink practitioner and is currently training as a sexological bodyworker. She is also co-founder of Vermilion, a wellbeing community that celebrates and cultivates Eros as life force energy.
Emerald’s calling is to support all beings to embody radical self-acceptance and self-expression. She believes if we live from a place of listening to our body’s wisdom and truth, knowing our own boundaries plus having the courage to speak them, we can open the doors to living a more meaningful life, remembering who we really are. Using deep personal inquiry through sexuality as a conduit to this transformational work, she works as a sacred sexuality educator and conscious kink practitioner and is currently training as a sexological bodyworker. She is also co-founder of Vermilion, a wellbeing community that celebrates and cultivates Eros as life force energy.
We can share, witness and celebrate each other's practises/musings/questions on a daily basis.
We look forward to welcoming you with love and sharing this journey with you. Any questions, please ask!
Emerald and Anna x
Information about PART ONE (completed)
7 recordings discussing chapters 1-7
Available for purchase £44
7 recordings discussing chapters 1-7
Available for purchase £44
A 7 week self-discovery journey with Part One of 'Yoni Shakti, A woman's guide to Power and Freedom through Yoga and Tantra'
by Uma Dinsmore Tuli PhD
THE BOOK
Yoni Shakti by Uma Disnmore Tuli guides us on a healing journey towards nourishing our divine feminine: ‘a simple, subtle and delightful route to access feminine spiritual authority, a powerful set of techniques and attitudes for all women to use on their journeys toward spiritual empowerment, self acceptance and contentment’.
OUR FOCUS FOR PART 1
A group study was recorded where we read a chapter a week, engaged with the practises in the book and brought a lesson, a learning, a reflection or question to the group.
Each week we :
Please join our facebook group, which is open to people who are interested in joining this 7 week program AND for people who are wanting to just read the book, without the recordings. Facebook group link is here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3537458519611801/
We can share, witness and celebrate each other's practises/musings/questions on a daily basis.
We look forward to welcoming you with love and sharing this journey with you. Any questions, please ask!
Emerald and Anna x
Yoni Shakti by Uma Disnmore Tuli guides us on a healing journey towards nourishing our divine feminine: ‘a simple, subtle and delightful route to access feminine spiritual authority, a powerful set of techniques and attitudes for all women to use on their journeys toward spiritual empowerment, self acceptance and contentment’.
OUR FOCUS FOR PART 1
A group study was recorded where we read a chapter a week, engaged with the practises in the book and brought a lesson, a learning, a reflection or question to the group.
Each week we :
- Invite and answer questions and reflections from book
- Discuss experiences and learnings of their practises
- Anna will guide meditations, chanting, pranayama, mudras and asanas from the weekly chapter so you can learn to fully embrace the practical teachings of the book.
- The final week, Sunday 18th October includes two sessions at 10am & 7.30pm (both 1hr 30mins): A morning practical session and final experience of the physical teachings from the book in one long delicious and nourishing journey. This will be recorded for those who cannot make it or live in a time zone unfriendly to this hour!
Please join our facebook group, which is open to people who are interested in joining this 7 week program AND for people who are wanting to just read the book, without the recordings. Facebook group link is here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3537458519611801/
We can share, witness and celebrate each other's practises/musings/questions on a daily basis.
We look forward to welcoming you with love and sharing this journey with you. Any questions, please ask!
Emerald and Anna x